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Reviewer: Jessica , 35-44 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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Thank God for this medication nothing worked until this came along within a hours my headache is good I feel some pressure in my chest at first then fades away
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Reviewer: Lbutt91 , 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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This is the only medication that has ever worked for my migraines since day one! My only real side effect is a little drowsiness and thats it...I finally found relief!!
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Reviewer: phylrob, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have tried other drugs. This one works ...now my drug plan doesn't cover it.
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Reviewer: David B, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I'm a male who has had migraines for 34 years now. I was diagnosed at 14 and am 48 now. At this point, I'm lucky enough to only have a migraine about once every few months. My doctor prescribed Imitrex about two years ago and I hate it. I took Midrin for years until it was virtually impossible to find. With Midrin, I would take it whenever I thought I was getting one. With Imitrex,
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Reviewer: KyLa, 55-64 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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This has been a life saver for me! Iâ??ve had migraines for as long as I can remember! They last anywhere for 4-7 days. I no longer have to suffer at work, no light sensitivity, no nausea, best of all no pain. Yes there are some side effects, but nothing horrendous. I take a generic (sumatriptan) It is a true life changer for me!
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